Engineering Mechanics Program Objectives and Outcomes

Updated September 30, 2011

Program Objectives

Our primary objective is to educate an exceptional group of science-oriented engineers who, after graduation, will be successful and on track to become leaders among their peers (1) in the best graduate programs in engineering, science, medical schools, or law schools, and (2) in industry, government laboratories and other organizations.

Program Outcomes

Students graduating with a B.S. in Engineering Mechanics will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Understand and apply the fundamentals of mathematics (through linear algebra and multivariate calculus), numerical methods, statistical analysis and physical sciences (physics and chemistry) necessary to attain competence in the mechanics or related disciplines such as applied physics, bioengineering or other scientific/engineering disciplines.
• Understand the interplay between engineering science and the design, evaluation, and reporting of experiments including analysis and statistical interpretation of data.
• Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems in the mechanical sciences.
• Use basic concepts from the mechanical sciences, mathematics, basic sciences, and related subjects as well as modern engineering tools, to design mechanical engineering components and processes, taking into account constraints such as manufacturability, cost, safety, environmental and socio-political impacts,
• Enter graduate school and/or professional practice with the tools needed for life-long learning and the recognition of its importance.
• Use effective communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and possess awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities, and an appreciation of the societal, economic, and environmental impacts of engineering.

ABET Accreditation

The B.S. in the Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Additional information from the Whiting School of Engineering regarding our ABET Accreditation can be found here.